Taking one piece of chicken at a time, dip it first into the buttermilk, then wheat germ, then egg and finally the corn flake crumbs, patting with your fingers to make the crumbs adhere. Place pieces on prepared baking sheet.

Bake until chicken is crisp and golden, 40 to 45 minutes. Serve immediately or at room temperature.

These flavorful burgers will satisfy even the red meat lovers in your family. They’re filled with mushrooms, Parmesan cheese, wheat germ and Dijon mustard. Cook them on the grill or in a grill pan on top of your stove.

Serves 4

1 teaspoon plus 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided

1/2 teaspoon minced garlic

1 1/2 cups chopped cremini mushrooms

3/4 pound lean ground turkey*

1/4 cup Kretschmer Original Toasted Wheat Germ

2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese

3 tablespoons Dijon mustard

1/8 teaspoon black pepper

In medium skillet, heat 1 teaspoon olive oil over medium heat until shimmering. Add garlic and mushroom and sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until mushrooms are soft. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.

In large bowl, mix together turkey, wheat germ, Parmesan, mustard, black pepper and cooked mushrooms. Form into 4 patties or 8 sliders. Grill on the barbecue or in a pre-heated grill pan until cooked through, about 5 minutes per side. Brush with 1 tablespoon olive oil and serve immediately with all the fixings: buns, sliced tomatoes, lettuce and pickles.

* This recipe works best using lean ground turkey that is not 99 percent fat free.

If you’re looking to add more meatless dishes to your repertoire, here’s one that will satisfy even the meat lovers in your family. The wheat germ adds texture and flavor and boosts the nutrients.

Serves 4 (About 1 cup each)

1 cup French green lentils or black Beluga lentils

1 bay leaf

1/2 onion, peeled and halved

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

1/4 cup fresh lemon juice

1 cup shredded carrots

3 tablespoons chopped red onion

3 tablespoons chopped parsley

1 cup halved red and yellow cherry tomatoes

1/4 salt, or to taste

1/4 teaspoon pepper, or to taste

1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

3 tablespoons Kretschmer Original Toasted Wheat Germ

Rinse lentils and pick out any stones. In medium saucepan cover lentils with water by 3 inches, add bay leaf and onion and bring to boil. Reduce to simmer and cook until lentils are tender, adding more water if necessary, about 30 minutes. Drain and discard onion and bay leaf.

Place lentils in large bowl and add all ingredients except cheese and wheat germ. Mix well.

Gently stir in cheese and wheat germ. Serve immediately or refrigerate and bring back to room temperature before serving.

Meanwhile steam clams in pot with about 1/4 inch water in bottom until they open. (Discard any that do not open and do not overcook.) Once clams are cool enough to handle, remove top shells; loosen clam from the shell (but do not remove) with small spoon.

Dip 1 piece of chicken into flour, shaking off any excess, then dip into egg and then crumb mixture, making sure to press crumbs onto chicken before placing onto prepared cookie sheet. Repeat with all of the chicken pieces.

Place in the oven and bake for 3 to 5 minutes; flip chicken pieces over and bake for another 3 to 5 minutes or until chicken is fully cooked and no longer pink inside.

Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce
1/4 cup honey
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

Stir ingredients together in small bowl. Serve alongside chicken fingers for dipping.